Connecticut General Statutes 54-142c – Disclosure of erased records
(a) The clerk of the court or any person charged with retention and control of erased records by the Chief Court Administrator or any criminal justice agency having information contained in such erased records shall not disclose to anyone the existence of such erased records or information pertaining to any charge erased under any provision of this part, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Connecticut General Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 54-142c
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, not later than two years from the date on which the records of any case are erased, the clerk of the court or any person charged with retention and control of erased records by the Chief Court Administrator or any criminal justice agency having information contained in such erased records may disclose to the victim of a crime or the victim’s legal representative the fact that the case was dismissed. If such disclosure contains information from erased records, the identity of the defendant or defendants shall not be released, except that any information contained in such records, including the identity of the person charged may be released to the victim of the crime or the victim’s representative upon written application by such victim or representative to the court stating (1) that a civil action has been commenced for loss or damage resulting from such act, (2) the intent to bring a civil action for such loss or damage, (3) that a civil action has been commenced pursuant to section 53a-28a for enforcement of an order of financial restitution, or (4) the intent to bring a civil action pursuant to section 53a-28a for an order of financial restitution. Any person who obtains criminal history record information by falsely representing to be the victim of a crime or the victim’s representative shall be guilty of a class D felony.